Dockyard Review,The Journal of the Advanced Starship Desing Bureau,Volume 2, Issue 3-October 2305

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VOLUME TWO

ISSUE THREEOCTBER 2305

The AdelaideClassImproved Perimeter ActionShip: Adding some punchto a classic design.

The NormandyClassSupercarrier: An assaultship for Starfleet Marines.

The ConstellationClass: Forty YearsExploring the FinalFrontier.


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COVERILLUSTRATION

A rearward view of the

U.S.S. Excelsior(BB2000), showing her

impulse engines andsecondary hangar deck.Mired in controversy

while being built, thevessels in service have

proven themselves ashighly capable platforms.

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RAD John Barnard The AdelaideClass Improved PA 1005

MGN Les Rickard The NormandyClass Supercarrier 1009

CAPT San Ashitaka The ConstellationClass Exploratory Cruiser 1013

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The ConstellationClass Exploratory Cruiser U.S.S. Hathaway(CE 2593) at impulse taken from oneof her probes.

Art by Tachy (www.Scifi-Art.com)


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Speed, Stealth, Strength and Stamina

At one hundred and five vessels delivered between 2286 and 2292, the Akyazaiclass Perimeter ActionShip Program was the second-largest shipbuilding program ever. Though the most potent of the three sub-classes, the twenty-five ships of theAkulasub-class were not nearly as stealthy as theirAkyazi andArbitersistersdue to the Bia deflector pod assembly that extends forty meters from the bottom of the propulsion packagesupport assembly. Due to these shortcomings, it was decided not to useAkulas in conjunction with missions runby either Project Gray Ghost or Operation Dixie. In order to address these issues, Starfleet decided to commis-sion a design study for an Improved Perimeter Action ship, eventually resulting in the 10 vessels of the

Adelaideclass.

GENERAL APPEARANCE

TheAdelaideclass is identical to an A-variantAkulaclass PA without the Bia deflector pod assembly.This drastically lowers the sensor profile and makes the craft far stealthier. Otherwise, only subtle changesdifferentiate theAdelaideclass from their sister craft or, for that matter, from each other.

PROPULSION AND POWER SYSTEMS

TheAdelaideclass uses the Vickers Engineering Groups LN-94 Kratos warp drive, virtually identicalto the A-variantAkulas. However, the drive unit has undergone further modifications and refinements over thelast few years, resulting in the LN-94B designation for the drive units implemented on the last two hulls, Sophieand Clarksdale. The improvements are mainly to be found in the area of Matter/Anti-matter management and

interfacing. According to published specifications the LN-94 is capable of a 7% performance increase at cruisingvelocity, but with a theoretical 3% increase in performance at maximum warp velocity. These modifications willeventually be incorporated into the other vessels during routine maintenance cycles. Relieved of the mass anddrag of the Bia pod, theAdelaidecurrently holds the distinction of being fastest ship in Fleet service, the leadvessel attaining a top speed of Warp 24.2 in trials. Cruising speed is Warp 10 with a top sustained speed of Warp17.

TACTICAL SYSTEMS

TheAdelaideclass carries the same tactical suite as theAkula.However, output levels and dwell times ofthe JAKA-2 and JAKA-5 phaser units have been increased 5% and 10%, respectively. The loss of the Bia deflec-tion pod has been offset through the inclusion of the Iulus Protective Envelope system developed for the

Arbiterclass. The Iulus system is a heavy drain on ships power, but the more powerful LN-94 warp drive

helps counterbalance this. Podi Aschura deflection spires have also been fitted, though they are about half asefficient as the Bia unit. Grid redistribution of the Merlin II deflector system has increased total deflector powerby about 10%. The end result is theAdelaideis the most powerful and powerfully shielded PA in Fleet service.

COMPUTER SYSTEM

The standard Daystrom Data Systems Perim M-9 Duotronic IV with Farranti Mnemonics Datatacsupport subsystem is used on theAdelaideclass.


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SHIPS FACILITIES

TheAdelaidecarries a slightly larger officer and crew compliment (3 more and 6 more, respectively), butall ships facilities are identical to those found on theAkulaclass.

DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION HISTORY

TheAdelaideclass was approved for construction in 2293 and completion of all ten hulls was completedby early 2396.

CONCLUSION

TheAdelaideclass takes the best elements of the Akyazi, Arbiter, andAkulaclasses and combines theminto a single platform. However, as Starfleet approaches the 24th century, the profile and scale of ships deployedacross the known universe had begun to change. Perimeter Action ships found themselves facing increasinglydifficult odds when confronted with ships that more often then not would feature equal or even superior tacticalsystems. With this in mind, in late 2295, Starfleet decided to cancel the construction of the remaining 12 hulls ofthe Adelaide class. Though 10 completed hulls have proven themselves to be a capable performers, no addi-tional vessels are planned at this time, though current plans call for theAkyaziandArbitersub-classes to undergomodification to theAdelaidesspecs as they reach their SLEP.

Admiral Barnard is Chairman of the Advanced Starship Design Bureau.


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Displacement: 75,500 mtOverall Length: 215.8 mOverall Draft: 28.6 mOverall Beam: 120.2 mPropulsion: Two Kratos LN-94 Mod 1 energized-energized antimatter linear warp drive units

(System Contractor: Vickers Engineering Group Ltd., Cumbria, Earth)Two Delrum CME-A subatomic unified energy impulse units

(System Contractor: Orage Ijek, Aksajak, Andor)QASR particle beam maneuvering thrusters

(System Contractor: Scarbak Propulsion Systems, Earth)Trentis II pulsed laser reaction control system

(System Contractor: Orage Ijek, Aksajak, Andor)Velocity: Warp 10 Standard Cruising Speed

Warp 17 Maximum Cruising SpeedWarp 24 Maximum Attainable Velocity

Duration: 2 years, standardComplement: 10 Officers

80 Enlisted Crew0 Passengers (Normal Up to 10 maximum)90 Total Crew (Standard)

Embarked Craft: 0 Type SW-7 Personnel Shuttle1 Type S-10 Shuttlepod1 Type S-2A BeeWorkpod0 VictoryClass Fighter

Navigation: Owls Eye Warp Celestial Guidance(System Contractor: Valdemar NCS Inc., Copenhagen, Earth)

Computers: Illorin Duotronic IV with Datatac Supplement(System Contractor: Kuchata Pratus Ikyla)

Phasers: 6 banks of 2 each JAKA-2 independent twin mount(System Contractor: Asakaze Ordnance Systems, Hiroshima, Earth)Phasers: 2 banks JAKA-5 single mount

(System Contractor: Asakaze Ordnance Systems, Hiroshima, Earth)Missiles: 2 tubes Mk 5 Mod 1

(System Contractor: Skat-Rar Weapon Systems, Ezuruk, Andor)Defense: Merlin II primary force field and deflector control system

(System Contractor: Prentice-Schafer Inc., Marsport, Mars)Life Support: MC-3E artificial gravity generator

(System Contractor: Cristobal SM/S, Manila, Earth)Rastis radiation protection package

(System Contractor: Tidjikja/Atar Associated Industries, Rastaribi, Regulus)Cerix waste regeneration system

(System Contractor: Jullundur-Lahore Ltd., Bombay, Earth)


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Boldly Going Into Harms Way

With the commissioning of the U.S.S.Malvernein 2292, it seemed that the shuttlecarrier program was atan end. With no solid role in place, the Federation Council refused to authorize funding to construct the addi-tional four vessels requested by Starfleet. The combining of the SCS and Excelsiorclass proposals to create theIngramclass helped drive a nail into the shuttlecarriers coffin.

When the U.S.S. Ingramentered service, the Starfleet Marine Corps looked long and hard at it as apossible platform for planetary operations. Current deployment structure mandated the use ofMakinand Con-

tinentclass assault ships. While capable of carrying large numbers of troops and their equipment, these vesselswere slow and woefully underdefended. The high speed and strong tactical suite of the Ingramclass looked toform a far stronger platform. However, the Ingramwas plagued with teething problems and the price of thevessel skyrocketed, resulting in the approval of only two more vessels.

Malverneherself had undergone modification to a fighter-carrier role while under construction andduring Operation Solar Wind the ship worked well in conjunction with the assault ships. In operational deploy-ments, however, the slower speeds of the assault ships would hinder the mobility of the Malverneto quicklyreach hotspots.

Marine and Fleet officers, working in secret at the Starfleet Sol Weapons Proving Grounds, had devel-oped a new class of carrier designed to address the needs of both Fleet and the SFMC. This design was submittedto the Starfleet Spacecraft Design Advisory Commission in 2298.

GENERAL APPEARANCE

The Normandyclass uses the secondary hull of theArielclass with the primary hull of the Kirovclass. Thelarger primary hull allows the embarkation of up to a battalion of Marines and their equipment while the sec-ondary hull carries their fighters and dropships.


To keep the performance of the Normandyclass on par with that of theArielclass, the LN-65A Mod 1drive was improved to the LN-65B Mod 1 specification. Retuning of the warp conduits and plasma systemresulted in a 10% power boost. The three RSQ and two RST impulse drive units used on theArielalso perform

the same function on the Normandy.

TACTICAL SYSTEMS

The Normandyuses the same RIM-12C twin-mount and RSM-14B single mount turreted phaser as theArieland Kirovclasses, mounting six of each. Like theAriel, the Normandydepends more on her escort screen forprotection that her own weapons. The Arthur shield system and Oracle fire-control systems are also car-ried-over from theAriel.


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COMPUTER SYSTEM

The Normandyis only the second class to use the Daystrom Data Systems Daystrom Duotronic III withthe Multitronic M7 supplement, the first being the Enterpriseclass.

SHIPS FACILITIES

The Normandycarries one hundred more enlisted than theAriel, mostly in support roles for the Marinesand their equipment. The larger primary hull offered by using the Kirovallows additional training facilities to beinstalled.


The Normandyclass was officially submitted to the SSDAC on July 4th, 2298. It immediately ran intotrouble with that body, who felt that its similarity to theArieland Frederickstaadclasses would probably not passthe Federation Council. However, an unexpected booster of the project was the Federation Intelligence Agency,who successfully lobbied the Security Council for development funding. The ship was passed to the ASDB,which began to actually work out the parameters of the design. This was completed in 2303 and the project wasformally approved for production. The keel was laid on February 14th, 2304 at the San Francisco Fleet Yards (theonly facility large enough to build her).

CONCLUSION

Normandyis expected to be completed in 2310. The SFMC has requested a total of five vessels, but theCouncil has ordered a complete and thorough shakedown and test of the U.S.S. Normandyherself before anyother vessels are built. There is also talk of convertingMalverneand Frederickstaadto similar roles, as such aconversion cost would be far cheaper than building another Normandyclass. However, it is not known how thesmaller primary hull would affect the suitability of such a conversion.

General Rickard is the Commander of the Second Marine Expeditionary Group, as well as CommandingOfficer of the U.S.S. Normandy.


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Displacement: 1,752,000 mtOverall Length: 516.1 mOverall Draft: 95.2 mOverall Beam: 316.1 mPropuls ion: Two LN-65B Mod 1 dilithium-energized antimatter linear warp drive units

(System Contractor: Cochrane Warp Dynamics, Minos al Rijil, Alpha Centauri VII)Three RSQ subatomic unified energy impulse units

(System Contractor: Scarbak Propulsion Systems, Earth)Two RST subatomic unified energy impulse units

(System Contractor: Scarbak Propulsion Systems, Earth)QASR particle beam maneuvering thrusters





618 Enlisted Crew1000 Marines0 Passengers (Normal Up to 50 maximum)842 Total Crew (Standard)

Embarked Craft: 5 Type SW-7 Personnel Shuttle5 Type S-10 Shuttlepod5 Type S-2A BeeWorkpod10 VictoryClass Fighter40 VigilanteClass Fighter

Navigation: Artos Warp Celestial Guidance(System Contractor: Mandor Industries Ltd., Dalhalam, Delta IV)

Computers: Daystrom Duotronic III with Multitronic M-7 Supplement(System Contractor: Daystrom Computer Systems, Lunaport, LunaPhasers: 6 banks of 2 each RIM-12C independent twin mount

(System Contractor: Agusta Ansadado, Inc, Fuzes, Venus)Phasers: 6 banks RSM-14B single mount

(System Contractor: Agusta Ansadado, Inc, Fuzes, Venus)Defense: Arthur primary force field and deflector control system






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Exploring the Final Frontier for the Past Forty Years

In the mid 2270s, Starfleet decided to commission a design for an Explorer-class vessel capable of missionsof extreme duration on the outskirts of Federation space. While both the Enterprise and Excelsiorclass starshipswere designed for missions of up to five-years, they were also expected to be able to have access to Federationfacilities. Starfleet was looking for a vessel capable of mission durations of at least twice that and without theneed to replenish at a starbase. Neither the Enterpriseor Excelsior, due to the complexity of their systems design,was considered a viable platform for such a mission. Therefore, an entirely new ship class had to be developed.

The ASDB began initial design work in 2276. Though known to be extremely inefficient, it was felt thatmore than two warp nacelles would be critical for this design, both to reduce stress on the entire warp system as

well as to provide spares in case of an unrepairable system failure. It was decided that four nacelles, in a double-tandem configuration, made the most sense for the above reasons. The remaining design of the starship becamedictated by the results of this decision. The Design Project was named Constellationin honor of the flag of the lateCommodore Matthew Decker and the lead ship assigned the NCC number of 1974.

GENERAL APPEARANCE

Though classified as a cruiser, the Constellationclass in hull design and layout actually shares more incommon with a frigate. The ship is quite sleek in appearance, resulting in better-than-average warp dynamics. Aspecial extra-thick laminate hull was sandwiched between the top and bottom halves of an Enterprise (II)classcruiser saucer. This design allowed almost a tripling of the internal volume of the hull, while only doubling themass. Two large hangers were fitted to either side, accessed through a pair of doors.


Since the vessel would be operating so far from repair facilities, it was decided to use the CochraneWarp Dynamics LN-64B warp drive. The four nacelles were placed on their sides, allowing a single intermixshaft to feed each set of two nacelles. As with the Federation (II)class dreadnought, the shaft ends in a T, witha direct horizontal feed to each system. The entire systems looks like a sideways H. Two warp cores werefitted. They can operate together to balance the load between them, or in a fail-over configuration. In this mode,each core and its two nacelles operate separately. Should one unit fail, the other can take up the load, though atreduced performance. Dual and independent Scarbak Propulsion Systems RSM impulse drives are fitted forredundancy.

TACTICAL SYSTEMS

Though designed as an Explorer, the Constellationmounted the most powerful tactical systems availableat the time, including the RIM-15A dual phaser turret, Mk 70 photon torpedo launcher, and the Merlin deflectorshield system.

COMPUTER SYSTEM

It was necessary to fit the M-9 Duotronic IV computer system to adequately handle the balancing of fournacelles, as well as to ensure sufficient computing power for unseen needs. RAV/ISHAK Warp Celestial Guidancehas been fitted, with a special expanded databank to allow the new mapping data these ships are expected toacquire to be stored for eventual transmission back to Starfleet.

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SHIPS FACILITIES

The additional internal space allows for cabins that are larger and more luxurious than those found onmost current Federation starships, due to the nature and duration of the missions. The crew consists of 80 officersand 320 enlisted, most of them specialists in damage control and systems repair.


The design was finalized in 2280 and construction began on the Constellation(CE 1974). The ship waslaunched in 2283 and immediately encountered severe problems in trying to balance all four nacelles. This wasexpected, and through extensive simulation and testing, the fields were balanced for both two-and four-nacelleoperation. She began her speed trials, but another problem occurred. The ship was designed for speeds upwardsof Warp 19, but stresses on the attachment points became so great that, above Warp 17, there was serious concernthe ship might be destroyed. As such, top speed was limited to Warp 17, with Warp 15 the recommendedmaximum. This was a severe disappointment, as the ship was now no faster than an Excelsiorclass Battleship.However, the ship was still capable of mission lengths double the duration of an Excelsior.

Though not everything they had hoped for, Starfleet commissioned an additional nine vessels. In 2305,Starfleet added fifteen more vessels to perform deep-space mapping missions to the outer reaches of the FederationTreaty Zone. The most famous of this second batch was the U.S.S. Stargazer(CE 2893). Ten more were added in2313 and in 2317, Starfleet authorized the construction of five more vessels to assist in deep-space mapping priorto follow-up by the newAmbassadorclass starships under development at that time.

CONCLUSION

All Constellationclass vessels continue in service beyond the edge of explored space. They have addedimmensely to the wealth and breadth of Federation knowledge about space in general. Though expensive tooperate, they are expected to remain in service for another few decades, at least.

Captain Ashitaka serves as the Commanding Officer of the Constellationclass starship U.S.S. Victory.


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Displacement: 325,000 mtOverall Length: 313.9 mOverall Draft: 61.5 mOverall Beam: 141.7 mPropulsion: Four LN-64B Mod 3 dilithium-energized antimatter linear warp drive units

(System Contractor: Cochrane Warp Dynamics, Minos al Rijil, Alpha Centauri VII)Two RSM subatomic unified energy impulse units

(System Contractor: Scarbak Propulsion Systems, Earth)QASR particle beam maneuvering thrusters





250 Enlisted Crew0 Passengers (Normal Up to 100 maximum)300 Total Crew (Standard)

Embarked Craft: 1 Type SW-7 Personnel Shuttle2 Type S-10 Shuttlepod2 Type S-2A BeeWorkpod0 VictoryClass Fighter

Navigation: Hawkeye Warp Celestial Guidance(System Contractor: Plessey Group, Essex, Earth)

NAVTAC Guidance Supplement(System Contractor: Plessey Group, Essex, Earth)

Computers: Daystrom Duotronic IV with Multitronic M-9 Supplement(System Contractor: Erisaffe-Zynn Space Systems, Sebaldhasta, Deneb V)

Phasers: 7 banks of 2 each RIM-15A independent twin mount(System Contractor: Agusta Ansadado, Inc, Fuzes, Venus)Phasers: 7 banks RSM-20B single mount

(System Contractor: Agusta Ansadado, Inc, Fuzes, Venus)Missiles: 3 tubes Mk 70 Mod 2

(System Contractor: Skat-Rar Weapon Systems, Ezuruk, Andor)Defense: Merlin primary force field and deflector control system





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